tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post1044000703067300952..comments2024-03-26T23:59:24.053-04:00Comments on Fayfare's Opry Blog: Grand Ole Opry 8/9 & 8/10-50th Anniversary of Jim Ed Brown fayfarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173166778978335059noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-19397686906951962152013-08-11T18:38:32.968-04:002013-08-11T18:38:32.968-04:00Fred, Bismarck:
Thanks, Michael. That gives me th...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />Thanks, Michael. That gives me the flavor. Like you, I will eagerly await the report of our leader.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-74638466322115622522013-08-11T14:44:29.967-04:002013-08-11T14:44:29.967-04:00Fred, on the second segment, she talked about need...Fred, on the second segment, she talked about needing surgery and that thanks to "Obamacare," she couldn't afford it. Then, in response to something, she began by using a four-letter word not normally used on the air to describe what comes out of our back ends, and there was no electronic delay to stop it. The crowd suitably roared and I think that's when Jim Ed said that's why he won't hand her the microphone. Anyway, when Jim Ed threw it to Eddie Stubbs by saying it's time for a commercial, Eddie said, yes, it's definitely time for a commercial. Then Fisher came out after the commercial and said he'd have been out sooner, but he was on the phone to the FCC.<br /><br />To put it another way, I can't WAIT for Byron's report!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-1745883967578171192013-08-11T12:24:51.945-04:002013-08-11T12:24:51.945-04:00Fred, Bismarck:
Michael & David, I heard the ...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />Michael & David, I heard the first Browns segment, but not the 2nd. What did Maxine have to say? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-68617280139059315362013-08-11T11:08:14.909-04:002013-08-11T11:08:14.909-04:00David B, I don't need to prove that I think Pe...David B, I don't need to prove that I think Pete Fisher is destroying the Opry, but his line about calling the FCC after Maxine was done was a classic. The references to Carrie Underwood, in a way, struck me as very appropriate because he was making the point that she's been there five years, but here's someone who has been there 10 times as long.<br /><br />I think Bare was on that segment because he and Jim Ed are close. Over the years, the celebrations have been tied to the honoree's segment: when Mr. Acuff hit his fiftieth, Chet Atkins did his portion; Emmylou Harris was on Bill Monroe's; and Hank Snow chose the Glaser Brothers and Mel Tillis for his portion, for example. Anyway, I'm with you, David B--a good tribute.<br /><br />By the way, you may be familiar with the greeting cards featuring the caustic old lady. Her name is Maxine. I think now we know who inspired her!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-425821340372719972013-08-11T01:24:37.916-04:002013-08-11T01:24:37.916-04:00And after the 2nd show that very well could be Max...And after the 2nd show that very well could be Maxine's last trip to the stage LOL .. David Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236512891823165117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-51561082870736915042013-08-10T22:57:21.502-04:002013-08-10T22:57:21.502-04:00Great tribute to Jim Ed Brown on the Opry Saturday...Great tribute to Jim Ed Brown on the Opry Saturday night. We might have witness history with those three legends (Jim Ed, Maxine & Bonnie) on the Opry stage tonight. It could very well be the last time for that. If a Hall of Fame induction would be in the near future that might get them together again, but not at the Opry house. <br /><br />I really think Bobby Bare probably should have been put on the 7:00 or 7:30 slot. He should have been given two songs in my opinion. He is now a Hall of Famer and not at the Opry much. But maybe he and Jim Ed wanted on the same segment together? <br /><br />All in all it was a good tribute. I really don't know why Pete Fisher had to give Carrie Underwood that "5 year plug" again? But he did.. Oh well..<br /> David Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236512891823165117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-80301805038872263752013-08-09T08:49:53.901-04:002013-08-09T08:49:53.901-04:00Heading to Nashville for the weekend and the 2 Opr...Heading to Nashville for the weekend and the 2 Opry shows on Saturday night and the Midnight Jamboree. It should be a great weekend. If I make it in time for the Friday Night Opry I might check it out but to be honest, I am not totally impressed with the line-up for tonight. <br /><br />When I get back Sunday night/Monday I will offer my first hand accounts on the weekend and my thoughts regarding Jim Ed Brown, along with Maxine and Bonnie, and how the Opry handled their 50th Opry anniversary. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-39742330250723555432013-08-08T09:45:44.995-04:002013-08-08T09:45:44.995-04:00I hear that Jim Ed, Maxine and Bonnie will be in s...I hear that Jim Ed, Maxine and Bonnie will be in studio with Eddie Stubbs tonight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-75306306734935570072013-08-07T21:07:24.149-04:002013-08-07T21:07:24.149-04:00What Year Alan Jackson Will Go Into The Hall Of Fa...What Year Alan Jackson Will Go Into The Hall Of FameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-31623653059322622722013-08-07T10:23:44.500-04:002013-08-07T10:23:44.500-04:00No reason at all that Jim Ed, Maxine & Bonnie ...No reason at all that Jim Ed, Maxine & Bonnie are not members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Hopefully, in 2014 that will be taken care of. <br /><br />Looks like a great weekend to be at the Opry. Although, I'm not a Carrie Underwood fan at all (or Modern Country Music in general), I really appreciate her dedication to the Opry. She is defiantly walking in the right paths to that future "legend" status. Wonder how many of her peers are straying from the path and will be missing from the scene in 20 years?David Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236512891823165117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-86940420082846474592013-08-06T22:14:21.007-04:002013-08-06T22:14:21.007-04:00Great news that Maxine and Bonnie will be there an...Great news that Maxine and Bonnie will be there and performing--it's funny, but in the old days, he was introduced with them as "Jim Edward." I hope the two of them call him that!<br /><br />I counted about 40 members on the 1967 lineup. Incredible. And no Marty at 11:30!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.com